The Bearded Bunch

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1. This American president sported a rather fine beard. This man is also famous for the emancipation of slaves and his assassination in 1865, and being in the American five-dollar note. Answer: (One or Two Words - First and last name OR last name only)

2. This intelligent Renaissance man not only painted, he also sculpted, sketched and invented. One of his famous painting depicts a religious setting; while another has a woman with a 'mysterious smile.' However, I do not know if he painted with his beard. (I assume it would be difficult and messy, anyways.) Answer: (One Word - First name of 8 letters)

3. To shave or not to shave - that is the question that we should ask this famous bard. This character has many plays, written many sonnets and has a balding head to boot. But what is a beard? That which we call facial hair. His plays are known throughout the world - even in the places where men do not grow beards. Tragedies, comedies, romance ... I am sure you know who this bearded man is! Answer: (One Word - last name only)

4. You better watch out during December for this jolly, snowy-bearded fellow! I am sure he needs that beard for extra warmth. After all, he does come from the North Pole. Plus, riding sky high on an exposed sleigh is sure to freeze his nose off! He does find time in his busy schedule to sit in a chair while you tell him what presents you want in your local mall! The Grinch Jack Frost Jack Skellington Santa Claus

5. You better not mess with this bearded guy, otherwise he'll strike you down with lightning. Or lock you up like he did with them titans. Or transform himself into an animal and seduce your girlfriend. Yes, he is mythological, but so what? He sports a nice, luscious beard that makes mortal men green with envy. Answer: (One Word - Roman or Greek)

6. This bearded guy was the president of Cuba. However, in July 2006 he had to go under surgery and transferred responsibilities to his younger brother Raul. The president's surgery had nothing to do with his beard; and all to do with his intestines. His brother was known to have the odd moustache. What was the name of the bearded President? Raul Castro Fidel Castro Estrada Palma Andre Agassi

7. This English king is perhaps best known by his six wives. Although it does not say in the history books if these consorts were attracted to his facial hair, it is, however, well recorded that this king wanted a son really badly. Two wives gave him daughters (of which one died whilst a child), and only one a son. Charles V Henry VIII Mary I Edward I

8. This bearded Argentinian was a Marxist revolutionary figure and joined a certain Cuban president to seize power in the year 1959. He is certainly popular with teenagers - on T-shirts and other apparels anyways! Do you know this hairy Argentinian's name? Che Guevara Vladimir Nabokov Zsa Zsa Gabor Pedro Guerrero

9. Eleven secret herbs and spices. A heck of a whole lot of chicken. One bearded man. What is the name of Colonel Sander's famous fast-food restaurant brand? Answer: (One or Three Words)

10. This bearded man has to be the most well-known in the the world - after all, his life, gospel and teachings are contained in the world's most published book! There has always been controversy with this religious man, but none so far that disputed whether he actually had a beard or not. Abraham Judas St Peter Jesus